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[RC] [horseconnectionclub] YOUR HORSES HEALTH - Dolores ArsteThis information is snipped from an article posted in the Yahoo Group - horseconnectionclub You can hop over there to read the whole long thing. Very interesting. Here's a link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/horseconnectionclub/ Dolores www.zenhorsemanship.com The Importance of Nitric Oxide By Erin ZamZow, DMV Nitric Oxide (NO) is an essential molecule so intriguing that Science magazine dubbed it the “Molecule of the Year” in 1993. Once considered nothing more than an industrial pollutant that contributed to the formation of smog, acid rain and the aggravation of asthma symptoms when present outside the body, we now know that the role it plays when generated inside the body is of primary importance. It is essential for relaxation of the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls—leading to vasodilation and increased blood flow. NO is active in the destruction of microorganisms, wound healing, pain modulation and neurotransmission. NO is also a potent anti-inflammatory. Infection, stress, injury and age all contribute to the depletion of nitric oxide but the body can also enhance its production if provided with carefully balanced nutritional formulas. Ten years ago, the medical and veterinary literature didn’t give nitric oxide a lot of attention but in 1998, three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning “nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.” The attention on this molecule has been growing for over 20 years and articles continue to flood the scientific literature regarding NO. It is easy to imagine the extensive list of conditions that can be improved with a targeted increase in blood flow, enhanced white blood cell function and improved signaling between nerve cells. Let’s look at some of the most commonly seen conditions in the equine world and discover how enhanced nitric oxide production might work to hasten healing…, Gastrointestinal Ulcers Estimates vary as to the incidence of ulcers in horses but the studies that have been done in the last several years show some startlingly high numbers. The percentages run in the 90% range for 2 year old thoroughbreds in race training as revealed by an article in the Quarter Horse Journal in 1995. These results are backed up by a 2003 study done at the University of Florida which showed that any gait over a walk can force gastric juices into the sensitive part of the stomach. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/693 - Release Date: 2/19/2007 5:01 PM =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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